Current practice and the role of the CT in the management of penetrating liver injuries at a Level I trauma center

Current practice and the role of the CT in the management of penetrating liver injuries at a Level I trauma center

<b>Background</b> : The liberal utilization of computed tomography (CT) has significantly contributed to overall improvements in trauma care. However, the role and the current practice of the CT examinations in the management of patients with penetrating liver injuries are scantily docum...

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Main Authors: Schn&#x00FC;riger Beat, Talving Peep, Barbarino Raffaella, Barmparas Galinos, Inaba Kenji, Demetriades Demetrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Subjects:
Abdomen
computed tomography
gunshot wounds
nonoperative management
penetrating liver injury
stab wounds
trauma
Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2011;volume=4;issue=1;spage=53;epage=57;aulast=Schn

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